I hear you, we’re late on this. Softube Model 84 came out last year, so why bother talking about it now? Three reasons: 1) I finally got to spend some quality time with it, 2) it’s never too late to talk about quality products… aaaand 3) we’re getting close to…
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Making a Record – How To Recreate Late ’70s/Early ’80s Sounds
A few months ago, I was asked to work as a producer/sound-designer on a low-budget indie record. The artist intended to recreate a certain late ’70s/early ’80s vibe (think new wave meets electropop). My job was to capture the ‘sonic essence’ of that era. I thought it would be interesting…
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3 Sample Packs For Lush ’80s Vibes – Com Truise, Neon80’s and Future Disco
Our favorite sample and loop pushers at Splice Sounds (see our Splice Sounds review) have recently released three inspiring ’80s-inspired sample packs. Basically, all you need to get ready for your next synthwave, future disco and vaporware tracks! The first one is Nvision by Com Truise. New Jersey-based producer Seth Haley…
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SONiVOX Stratum: Supersaw + FM Synth For All Your Synthwave and Vaporwave Needs
SONiVOX, a leading developer of premium virtual instruments and synthesis technologies, today announced the introduction of Stratum, a powerful supersaw and FM synth, ideal for synthwave, vaporwave and retro electro productions. Stratum by Sonivox, is a rock-solid layering of a classic Supersaw synthesizer and a 4-operator FM synthesizer. Originally made…
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UVI Falcon Sound Expansions: Spectre & Analog Motion Review – Horses For Courses
It has to be said that the UVI Falcon landed in the cut throat fray of virtual instruments with the utmost elegance. Barely making a splash in the media (but very much loved here at ANR, see our UVI Falcon review), this insane, hybrid powerhouse turned out to be one…